The Sullivan Program was for students who needed assistance in building their academic skills in order to succeed in Guerin’s college prep curriculum and post-secondary education. Sullivan Program courses were designed for the student who requires help in developing his/her knowledge base and cultivation of essential skills in a given subject area in order to be successful in post-secondary educational opportunities.

At the freshman level, enrollment in the program was based on the student’s entrance exam scores and elementary school records and recommendations. Once accepted into the program, the student was required to complete the Freshman Experience during the summer prior to his/her freshman year at Guerin Prep and to enroll in two or more Sullivan courses for the freshman year.

At the sophomore level, a student’s enrollment in the Sullivan Program was based on the student’s academic performance during the previous academic year as well as a referral by one or more teachers.

The goal of the Sullivan Program was to support students so that by Junior year they are enrolled in all Providence courses. Assistance offered through the Sullivan Program included learning/strengthening study skills; structured study halls; test preparation skills; help with organizational and learning styles, and academic counseling based on in-class performance. 

Sullivan Scholars also learn and understand how to "pay it forward" through their annual service projects.  Dedicating time to plan, fundraise, and establish a clear mission in order to give back to the community.

SOAR STUDY SKILLS

During Freshman year, students in the Sullivan Program learned study skills through the research-based program SOAR® Study Skills. The program uses student-friendly strategies that:

• are “aligned to the biology of the brain,” and provide the “most efficient path towards their goal.” 
• are efficient. “Students prefer the shortest, most efficient path towards their goal. By aligning strategies to the biology of the brain, we literally make the learning and organizing process as efficient as humanly possible!”
• apply across the curriculum. “As a result, students can experience a BIG difference with only a few strategies. Also, unlike other “study skills” programs, there will be no confusion over when to use strategies.“

 

NAVIANCE - CONNECTING LEARNING TO LIFE

Naviance is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes, and connecting learning to life. Each student’s path is unique. The program helps students reach their unique goals by connecting their passion with their future. Naviance allows students to create a personalized plan that helps them make the right decisions throughout their academic journey. Connecting students' interests to their potential career paths early ensures active participation in their own academic success and opens their eyes to the wide world of career opportunities. The career planning tools in Naviance allow students to understand how their strengths, goals, skills, and interests can lead to exciting careers. Naviance provides test preparation solutions for the ACT, ACT WorkKeys, SAT, and AP tests. Naviance Test Prep provides proven, game-based courses that help students to perform their best on test day. Naviance Test Prep is also seamlessly integrated with Naviance to help students be college and career ready, all from one place. A study of 18,000 students showed that students who use Naviance Test Prep results in a 16% average score improvement when used regularly.
 

SERVICE

Students participated in a service project each year which can be counted towards the service hours graduation requirement. In the words of the National Service Learning Clearinghouse, it is “a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.” The class researched the project background, such as Feed My Starving Children, organizes a fundraiser, participated in community service, and then reflected on the experience.
 

RESOURCES at GP

• Welch Learning and Enrichment Center - tutoring or quiet study time
• Special Education Teacher assigned for individual student needs
• Homework Club after school
• School Counselor
• Teachers 
• Google Classroom including parent summaries (daily or weekly)